How Tiger Woods and Dustin Johnson Hit Bunker Shots and Chips | TaylorMade Golf
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Step into the minds of golfing legends Dustin Johnson and Tiger Woods as they engage in a comprehensive conversation about the art of bunker shots. With a focus on techniques, stances, and club choices, these two champions share their expert insights into handling a variety of bunker scenarios, providing a unique glimpse into the intricacies of their game strategies. [How Tiger Woods & Dustin Johnson Hit Bunker Shots & Chips](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYdytwheyhk) ## Bunker Shot Masterclass: Insights from Dustin Johnson and Tiger Woods 1. **Stance and Setup:** - Dustin drops his right foot back to lengthen his right side, while Tiger prefers a more square stance. - They both keep their hands low to get more height on the shot. - Tiger aims to lean on his left side with about 60-40 weight distribution. 2. **Club Selection:** - Both use a 60-degree wedge for bunker shots. - Dustin uses a 54-degree or pitch wedge for longer bunker shots to avoid over-swinging with a 60-degree wedge. 3. **Face Rotation:** - Dustin opens the face and rotates it slightly for higher, shorter shots. - Tiger generally keeps the face square but will open it slightly for specific shots. 4. **Weight Distribution:** - Both lean on their left side during bunker shots. - Tiger aims for a 60-40 weight distribution, slightly more on the left side. 5. **Sole of the Wedge:** - Both use the leading edge of the wedge to dig into the sand and prevent bouncing. - Tiger sometimes uses more bounce, depending on the lie. 6. **Ball Above Feet:** - Dustin aims a little left and tries to cut the shot with a wide right arm swing. - Tiger aims right and uses a wide right arm swing to avoid too much draw spin. 7. **Ball Below Feet:** - Both adjust their setup by widening their stance and aiming left. - Dustin cuts the shot, and Tiger tries to hit it square. 8. **Plugged Lies:** - Both keep the face square. - Dustin picks the club head up and drops it down into the sand to pop the ball out. - Tiger also uses a similar technique, aiming to pop the ball out without too much energy. 9. **Running Shots:** - They discuss carrying the ball just past a certain point and letting it run out. - Ball position and face angle remain mostly similar, with slight adjustments. 10. **Into-the-Grain Shots:** - Tiger bumps and runs the shot into the grain. - Dustin moves the ball to his left toe, focuses on weight on the left side, and clips it to avoid getting stuck. 11. **Different Shots for Different Grass:** - Dustin emphasizes adjusting the technique based on the type of grass, particularly for getting the ball out of the grain. 12. **Overall Technique:** - Both players stress the importance of a consistent strike and maintaining proper balance during bunker shots. - They share their preferred techniques for various scenarios, including adjustments for ball position, face angle, and weight distribution. If you enjoyed this, checkout - [Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy And Jason Day Short Game Session](/posts/Tiger-Woods-Rory-McIlroy-And-Jason-Day-Short-Game-Session-TaylorMade-Golf) - [Tiger Woods Irons](/posts/Tiger-Woods-Irons) - [Talking Fades with Dustin Johnson and Collin Morikawa](/posts/Dustin-Johnson-Collin-Morikawa-Talking-Fades-TaylorMade-Golf)